Scientific consensus: “The link between paracetamol and autism is not well-supported by science”

Following US President Donald Trump’s association of the painkiller with autism, health professionals stated on Tuesday that there isn’t any solid scientific evidence linking paracetamol to the neurological disorder. Disparities or challenges in social communication and engagement are hallmarks of autism, sometimes referred to as autism spectrum disorder. During a White House event on Monday,…

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Majority of diabetic young adults unaware of condition, says study

According to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, most young individuals with diabetes are not aware that they have the condition, which poses a serious risk to their health. From 2000 to 2023, researchers from the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) examined the diabetes…

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Surgery outperforms antibiotics in chronic sinusitis treatment, study finds

According to a significant scientific investigation, surgery may be a more effective treatment for persistent sinus disease than antibiotics. Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), often known as sinusitis, is characterized by blocked and runny noses, loss of smell, facial pain, fatigue, and exacerbation of respiratory conditions including asthma. Though it might linger for months or even years,…

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